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Thread: The Utility of VFG's

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    Quote Originally Posted by Surf View Post
    I like to do a modified AFG now which is more like a psuedo handstop. The rear is now flat and it is much smaller / lighter than an original. It can perform most of the functions listed in this thread that a VFG can do, but IMO it is much more comfortable / efficient than the VFG and I was a long time VFG handstop guy. By more efficient is that I prefer to use backward pressure with my index finger wrapped in front of the AFG as opposed to say a VFG and rearward pressure on the small finger which forces more pressure on the canted wrist, which becomes uncomfortable over long days of shooting. I never noticed this comfort thing until I changed set ups away from the VFG.

    For the minimalist rail (Extreme) I have played with the AFG in direct contact with the rail and with the added rail piece. I actually like the added rail piece because I like the circumference due to holding the AFG farther forward with an index finger wrap and a thumb over "C" clamp grip. Also the rail also acts like a heat sink. Now if someone came up with an all in one that kept these same positives for a handstop / grip and attached direct to the tube without a rail, then that would be a good thing. I have design ideas and guys who could do the work, I am just too busy to get to it.
    where is your wrist positioned?

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    While the forum was down, my AFG2 came in, and spent about 10 minutes on my midlength MOE, wrist angle totally wrong for me, hurt my fore-arm muscle. MVG went back on. I can see how it would feel good, holding it ahead of the FSB, but those who say it isn't the way to go on a 9" or less handguard aren't BS'ing. Least it was a cheap experiment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wolf_walker View Post
    While the forum was down, my AFG2 came in, and spent about 10 minutes on my midlength MOE, wrist angle totally wrong for me, hurt my fore-arm muscle. MVG went back on. I can see how it would feel good, holding it ahead of the FSB, but those who say it isn't the way to go on a 9" or less handguard aren't BS'ing. Least it was a cheap experiment.
    I came to the same conclusion. My AFG sold quickly.

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    I admit I'm old school and a newbie to such things as VFG's, but I am a dedicated new convert.

    I mounted a Surefire G2 on my MOE handguard at the 1 o'clock position (as viewed from the rear). The MagPul VFG puts my hand in exactly the right position for me to "touch activate" the G2 with my support hand thumb. Orgasmic.

    I can't even think of a better setup.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc Glockster View Post
    I admit I'm old school and a newbie to such things as VFG's, but I am a dedicated new convert.

    I mounted a Surefire G2 on my MOE handguard at the 1 o'clock position (as viewed from the rear). The MagPul VFG puts my hand in exactly the right position for me to "touch activate" the G2 with my support hand thumb. Orgasmic.

    I can't even think of a better setup.
    This is how I feel about my setup, the vfg is just so damn nice when it cones to operating my light.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rob_s View Post
    I agree with you on the rail+VFG being less than ideal, and I'm hoping Mount-N-Slot will come out with a direct-attach VFG for the minimalist rails like the Extreme. On the VTAC the slot on the Magpul grip for the MOE handguards fits well but the radius of the two handguards is different and leaves a gap. I was planning on trying to shave one down, fill the gaps with epoxy, etc. but decided it was too much effort.
    I just picked up a Magpul RVG for my TRX Extreme handguard. It feels quite nice, and although there is a gap, the RVG is dehorned enough at the top that it doesn't bother me. I just bought another.

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